ISLAMABAD

HISTORY
     Islamabad the capital of Pakistan,was one of most beautiful cities all over the world. When Pakistan gained independence in 1947, Karachi was its first capital.
In 1960, Islamabad was constructed as a forward capital. It is considered by some as
one of the most extensively and successfully planned cities in South Asia .
It was very well decorated city having proper drainage system, proper playing grounds, well furnished roads. The standard of eduaction was also very higher as compare to any city of Pakistan.
Islamabad also has proper arrangement of living areas by dividng them into sectors.

Importance:
     Also the Supreme Court of Pakistan, PM Hosue, President House, Pak Secretariat, Embassy of certain countries and many others important buildings are located here. All important matters of the peoples including budject, passing of a law are also discussed under the supervison of Speaker of Assembly in National Assembly of Pakistan. All the improtant residential places of certain Ambessdors of varoius Countries are also located in Pakistan. Supreme Court of Pakistan was the highest court of Pakistan which deals with certain cases was also in Pakistan.

Places:
     The City also has various historical places. Some of them are given below.
  1. Faisal Mosque
  2. Lake View Park
  3. Daman-e-Koh
  4. Rawal Lake
  5. Monoment

    Faisal Mosque:
    The Faisal Mosque is really a master piece for the tourists. The Mosque is located in the Margalla hills & its four Minarets looks like missiles on the launching pad. In the evening its lighting adds magical beauty & feelings which is the beautiful view for the visitors. The Faisal Mosque is the gift of Saudi Arabia for the People of Pakistan. Its foundation was laid by the Late Shah Faisal of Saudi Arabia.

    Monoment:
    Pakistan Monument Museum is Located in Front of Pakistan Monument at Shakarparian, Islamabad, Pakistan. Museum is created to give tribute those who sacrificed there all life for a separate homeland. The government of Pakistan built this museum to showcase some special movements in the making Pakistan. Pakistan Monument Museum is a best place for history lovers there timings are 10 Am to 8 PM. The museum facilities are including audio documentaries, books of history, researches and media centre.Address: Located in Front of Pakistan Monument at Shakarparian, Islamabad, Pakistan

    Rawal Lake:
    The Rawal Lake is an elegant picnic point for the tourists. It is located in Islamabad park area. Rawal dam was built in the lake in 1962 which has a storage capacity of about 47,500 acre feet. Here tourists can enjoy fishing, picnic & boating. There is also a terraced Garden on the side of the lake which provides splendid beauty to the visitors.

    Lake View Park:
    Lake View Park (also called Rawal Lake Park) is situated on Murree-Islamabad Highway. While traveling from Islamabad to Murree a road turns right just before Barakahu and leads to this beautiful park. The newly constructed park has become a favorite picnic spot for people of Islamabad and Rawalpindi. It is constructed alongside Rawal Lake, which is an artificial reservoir that fulfills water needs for cities of Rawalpindi and Islamabad.

    Damen-E-Koh:
    Daman-e-Koh is located on the Margalla hills & is one of the beautiful places to watch. While Standing on Daman-e-Koh, one can view the Islamabad city below. There is lot of entertainment here for the tourists. There are couples of snack bars & Restaurants. Another major picnic spot on Daman-e-Koh is pirsohawa. The Government provides lot of facilities & lightening which makes it so beautiful.

     For Some further information of the beautiful city you should visit the given website.
     Islamabad

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